Cobden, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
13 Population 13/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cobden, MN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Cobden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cobden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cobden a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.0% of adults in Cobden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cobden has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$32,046
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$164,435
Housing Units14
Rent Burden24.0%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,833/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,041 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Cobden was built in 1952.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
46.2% of the population has a disability.